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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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